The media's presentation suggests that American teenage culture today is the most violent, sexual, and amoral youth culture in history. In this book, Nichols and Good deconstruct the negative images held by large numbers of adults. Recognizing that many

Sharon L. Nichols, Thomas L. Good

Contents: Preface. The Continuing Myth of Adolescence. Youth and Media. Youth Violence. The Sex Lives of Teenagers. Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs, and Teens. Healthy Living and Decision Making. Working Teens. Youth and Education. Enhancing the Future of Youth.